2008 Winter Project Work

Below is a list of jobs to be done to the car before the first round of the championship 9th/10th Feb, i had better get working ! :-

- MOT - Done 2nd Jan '08
- Refit serviced front shocks (amazingly cheap only 23 Quid + vat each at Gaz ) - Done 31st Dec '07
- Sort fuel pump relay issues, and add 'hard-wired' loom Done 19th Jan '08
- Add stage / road 'map' switch
- Sort trip meter sender wiring issues - Done 4th Feb '08
- Change spark plugs, rotor arm & cap, and HT-leads - Done 5th Feb '08
- Fit new cam belt, tensioner and water pump - Done 1st March
- Complete bolt check (as per every event check)
- Deal with dent....... - Done 7th Feb '08
- Fit new front brake discs & pads - Done 4th Feb '08
- Sort Cut-off switch wiring fault.....
- Decide on new tyres and get them fitted, and repair one wheel Tyre decision made ! We'll be running with Firestone F580 6-Ply tyres. Fitted four, now just trying to scrub them in ! (4th Feb '08)
- Adjust h/brake..... again ! (Before CMC Gymkhana) Done 15th Jan '08 and tested :) But driver needs more h/brake practice.....(luckily the Gymkhana proved just that practice :) !)
- Check drive belts -Done 4th Feb '08
- Check rear brakes - Done 7th Feb '08
- Change driveshafts - Done 7th Feb '08
- Speak to TRS about harness recall, new harness buckles on order, after Autosport Show, new buckles have arrived just got to fit them. Now fitted and much better :) - Done 4th Feb '08*
- Check all levels and change engine oil and filter - Done 7th Feb '08(inspect old filter)*
- Change fuel filter - Done 5th Feb '08 (inspect old filter)*
- Check / add front bumper mounts - Done 4th Feb '08
- Remove air-con, its never really worked well, so it can go - Done 1st March
- Inspect g/box oil for signs of wear etc.... - Done 7th Feb '08
- Refit nav's map light - Done 4th Feb '08
- Check +ve voltage at spots when on full beam - Done 7th Feb '08

* = Essential Items to be done before the first round of the championship early in February, too much work and too little time means some jobs will have to wait till the SW Enduro.

Updated 5th March '08